Measure J

Measure “J” was approved by the voters of the Imperial Community College District on November 2, 2010. Measure “J” authorized the College to issue $80,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The ballot language stated:

“To improve the quality of education and expand career opportunities, shall the Imperial Community College District be authorized to acquire, construct and improve classrooms and facilities, including vocational, career, and technical facilities, modernize outdated classrooms, and improve student access to computers and modern technology, by issuing $80,000,000 in bonds at legal interest rates, with an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, annual financial and performance audits, no money for salaries, and bonds only issued without increasing existing tax rates”